Assembly Bill 148 proposes amendments to sections 807.14 and 967.09 of the Wisconsin statutes regarding the use of interpreters in civil and criminal proceedings. Currently, the law allows interpreters to act by telephone or live audiovisual means in civil or criminal proceedings, but excludes trials from this provision. The bill seeks to remove this exclusion, thereby permitting interpreters to provide their services via telephone or audiovisual means in all types of proceedings, including trials.

The specific changes involve deleting the phrase "other than trial" from both sections, allowing for greater flexibility in how interpreters can assist parties in legal proceedings. This amendment aims to enhance accessibility and efficiency in the judicial process, ensuring that language barriers do not impede the rights of individuals involved in trials.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 807.14, 967.09